The production of wood carving in Kenya is associated with the Akamba ethnic community of the arid and semi-arid eastern region of Kenya. The art of woodcarving dates back to 450 years ago. In other words, it is a perfected skill, which has been passed on from one generation to the next. The young apprentice works among the seasoned master carvers; learning all the techniques of the craft form splitting the timber to carving and hand polishing the finished forms. Many of the artisans specialize in sculpting a series of African forms, including the exotic wide range of wild animals found in Kenya and East Africa. All carvings must meet rigid standards of quality for the export market. While production norms are maintained, no two pieces are ever exactly the same. Traditionally, the women role is to sand paper the finished product as part of quality touch in terms of coming up with high quality products. The art of woodcarving as one would rightly put it is in Akamba people's blood. The carvers age range from 18-65 years. Kenya has over 60,000 highly skilled craftsmen who produce tones of woodcarvings a month. Woodcarving as an income generating activity supports about 350,000 people. The woodcarving production is by nature labor intensive. The craftsmen model each form using simple tools made from animal hide, local wood and spring steel fashioned into adzes and knives. No machinery is used in the process of transferring a tree- truck into hundreds of items both decorative and functional. The woodcarving products are very popular with the tourists visiting Kenya. Kenya's woodcarving items have over the years been exported to almost all parts of the world. The wood carvings products have not only acted as a source of income for a large number of Akamba community but have also been a commodity that has over the years earned Kenya a substantial amount of foreign exchange. This has been realized through the sale of a wide range of decorative and utility products such as the animal figures, traditional people masks, bookends, salad servers and many other items. Some of the wood that the carvers use or cut down have now come to be enlisted as endangered species and for that reason, the government has come up with stringent measure that requires planting of at least two trees for each tree fallen or cut. Besides that, the government has also put tough measures, which require issuance of license before any tree is cut or fallen down. These measures are aimed at avoiding further deforestation in Akamba arid and semi-arid areas and the entire country in general. According to the available research/statistics, the carvers need for wood account to 10% of the national consumption of hard wood.
This luxury wood caving art the "winner of horses" is made of treasure wood "small leaf Phoebe Zhenan" /phoebe zhennan, it can be used decoration house or act as business gift. It has very good meaning :good lucky, win-win or other any good meaning. it is very very beautiful. If you have any interest just let me know I will tell you more detail or send you more information. the size is : L-W-H: 85-35-76 (cm) We can provide different kind of wood carving art product, and also can be customized by yourself.
Wood crafts & carvings.
Wood carving is a form of working wood by means of a cutting tool (knife) in one hand or a chisel by two hands or with one hand on a chisel and one hand on a mallet, resulting in a wooden figure or figurine, or in the sculptural ornamentation of a wooden object. The phrase may also refer to the finished product, from individual sculptures to hand-worked mouldings composing part of a tracery. The walnut wood carving of Kashmir employs a process of hand carving done very carefully and delicately in various styles by means of varied tools, fabricated locally depicting forms and motifs that have evolved over a period of centuries. The process is representative of local tradition of carving, evolved from stone and transmitted later on through the medium of wood representing various facets of carving; from flat to deep relief that employs a subtle three-dimensional effect. The carving employs a host of motifs that depict the varied flora and fauna of the region in a highly stylized manner also reflective of other associated Kashmiri handicrafts. The desired effect and craftsmanship is achieved by the master craftsman (wasta or naqash) through calculated measured strokes for chipping, carving and rounding of the surface. The entire process is highly representative of the art of stone sculpture (shilpi) though on a more miniaturized scale. The Kashmiri walnut wood craftsman rejoices in carving intricate and varied designs based on lively natural forms. Thus elaborate and intricate carvings form the essentials of what is termed as good quality wood carving. This tendency or rather fascination for detail seems to have developed in the latter part of the 19th Century under European influences when the bold and effective woodcarving of yesteryears was replaced by a highly intricate process of undercutting in the 19th Century. In today’s contemporary market, Kashmiri walnut woodcarving is recognizable because of colour and tone of the material (walnut) and its combination with local craftsmanship depicting certain established motifs in a highly intricate and miniaturized form in the traditional established styles. The Kashmir walnut woodcarving is practiced in the five main styles: a) Undercut (Khokerdar): This type of carving is highly reflective of traditional stone carving involved in the making of sculptures.
Handmade and colorful painted elephant statue with baby. This statue is carved out of white wood and carving work done using hand art. This elephant is adorned with hand painting work.
Specifications, 1. Material : teak wood 2. Origin : lampung (indonesia) 3. Processed : carving 4. Others : design n hand made by my self 5. Quantity : only 1 pcs 234.5cm x 139cm x 29cm
Wooden bird.
We manufacture clean wood powder, free of any contaminants. Available in a variety of particle sizes. It is important to us that our Customers are using the right wood flours within their production Process. We are able to offer free consultation to ensure that only the Most economical wood powder is supplied. Offered to customers Generally for use in the manufacture of a variety of absorbents, Adhesives, fuel pellets, paper based products, plastics, rubbers, soil Additives, cleaning products and much more.
Royal walking stick is an elegant stick that can be used as a walking stick or for decoration purposes. 1 meter long, 1/2 kg heavy.
Hand Carved Running horses in mountains in single wood log. size in cm(56 X 150 X 11) A perfect Wall decor for your home or resort or farm house. A perfect gift for Art lover and Horse Lovers.
Hand carved Chinese art, figures, sculpture, and more.
Attractive animal carvings, statues, pictures made of wood and metal. They have different sizes and weights.
Handloom & handicrafts needs specific samples and made to orders. Packaging & packing according to the orders.
All the product are handmade for carving and furniture. Surah - Verses written in Arabic Calligraphy with teakwood as a raw material. And we can make special request and just send me the draw and sketch. Cardboard.
Made up of good dry wood Size 36ft x 36ft.
Buddha carving We have small sizes starting from 10 cm to 1 meters.
Buddha sculptures We have small sizes starting from 10 cm to 1 meters. Small: 10 cm heigh to 40 cm, 0.4 kg Big: 50 cm to 1 meters. 0.6 to 2 kgs
Wooden ethnic mask Wooden ethnic mask crafted and painted using aborigin painting style came with various colours.
Djembe drums Crafted and carved african djembe drums came with perfect sound!
Candy jar is candy jar A unique item in our handicrafts , made with rosewood carved by very skilled people, very suitable for gift, offie and home decoration. 6 indivitual pieces packing in one carton.
